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Okay let's get everyone's gut reaction to the new name.

Sorry no, 'Meh, doesn't matter' or 'I don't care' choices. Have an opinion!

After thinking about it, I like it. I'm usually a very concise person, and like to get to the point quickly, so I appreciate that the name is simple, no nonsense.. just.. Wii.

I love the logo, though I have to admit I wouldn't object if they wanted to change back to Revolution, though I think Wii is better than the "Go" or the "Blue Wave"

It really fits with the look of the device, the logo, that is.. Also, there are a lot of names consumers have trouble saying.. like "Toureg", the SUV from Volkswagen.. most folks have no clue how to pronounce it.

At any rate, I'm happy.

Horrible name, I'm afraid Nintendo will lose alot of casual fans they WOULD have captured otherwise. Just because of a ridiculous name.

And yes teenage boys are stupid enough to diss the Wii just because of it's name, and yes teenage boys are a huge demographic Nintendo will need.

hate is such a strong word.

Is there a reasoning behind Wii? Does it stand for something?

I personally hate everything about it. How is Nintendo going to advertise a "wii", seriously. When someone is at a store looking to buy a console will they buy the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, or a Wii?

I dont know, but something tells me the Wii would be the last choice.

I don't like it. I'm going to feel like a complete asshat in the store.. "Hi, I'd like to buy a Wii please." :/

It is supposed to stand for Worldwide collective...ness.

Here is a link.

http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703593p1.html

Gut reactions tend to be extreme.

I voted don't like. But I'll get over it.

Love it...why not.

I didn't like it when I first heard it, but that's because:
A. I was used to Revolution
B. I want it to be THE REGGIE.

It's no more lame than any other game system name.

Originally Posted by Reality's Fringe I didn't like it when I first heard it, but that's because: A. I was used to Revolution B. I want it to be THE REGGIE. It's no more lame than any other game system name.

ROFL at your sig.

Originally Posted by munch I voted don't like. But I'll get over it.

Same here

I chose "I like it" because there wasn't an option for "I really don't care either way." I prefer Revolution, but Wii doesn't bother me.

well, they should have put more thought into the name... everyone is going to go around and make Wii Wii jokes.

I hate it and love it. I love having something that can be used in nearly every bad pun imaginable... but the name is stupid as hell. So I went with hate.

I'm still buying the system obviously, but it's hard to say "hey guys, I'm gonna go play with my wii."

I think it's already growing on me. It pales in comparison to revolution, but it does really look good to me, even though I feel retarded when I say it. I guess I'll put I don't like it, since I don't, but that'll probably change after E3 (if it's a great console then the name automatically becomes great ).

Originally Posted by mookiemeister Is there a reasoning behind Wii? Does it stand for something?

Straight from the horse's mouth:

Originally Posted by Some High-as-a-Kite Nintendo Marketing Guy "Introducing ... Wii. As in "we." While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch with their games ... and each other. But you're probably asking: What does the name mean?" "Wii sounds like 'we,' which emphasizes this console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii." "Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd." "So that's Wii. But now Nintendo needs you. Because, it's really not about you or me. It's about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything."

Originally Posted by thespillcanvas ROFL at your sig.

LOL yeah that sig is hilarious.

I'm wondering, it's so close to WiFi... I wonder if that was purposful or not...